Ancient QiGong movement may rewire the brain to quiet chronic back pain
NCT ID NCT04164225
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether practicing QiGong—a gentle mind-body exercise—can help people with chronic low back pain by altering brain regions linked to body awareness. Sixty adults with ongoing back pain will either follow a 12-week QiGong program or do low-impact core exercises. Researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, body awareness, and mindfulness using questionnaires and brain scans.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Qigong exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, mind-body approach for managing chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small early study (60 people) comparing QiGong to another exercise. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be modest.
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Children's Rehabilitation Center, 426 Church Street SE Room 302 - Brain Body Mind Lab Minneapolis, MN 55455
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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